The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, has commenced its meeting in Abuja.
The Acting National Chairman of the party, Amb. Umar Damagum, is presiding over the meeting.
Those in attendance include National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu; Senator Ben Obi; BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara; the Board Secretary, Senator Ahmed Makarfi; Ex-Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu; and former Osun State governor Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.
The PDP BoT had called for the emergency meeting to address the continued leadership crisis in the party.
Damagum assumed the role of acting National Chairman following the removal of Senator Iyorchia Ayu. However, he he has faced increasing criticism from party leaders.
The criticism has been fueled by the ongoing crisis within the PDP, with growing calls for his resignation amid the turmoil.
PDP leaders were unable to resolve the party’s key issues during the 98th National Executive Committee meeting on April 18, 2024.
Among these was the proposal from the North-Central region to replace the acting National Chairman with a permanent one, highlighting the deep divisions within the party’s leadership.
The 98th NEC meeting also scheduled the 99th NEC meeting for August 15 to address outstanding matters.
However, this meeting, which was initially postponed to October 24, 2024, and later rescheduled for November 28, 2024, was ultimately postponed indefinitely.